Needing your home measured? Let 918 Appraisals LLC help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.